Dropsy

Dropsy Overview:

Although dropsy can be classified as a disease it is much rather a symptom than a disease. Dropsy can have many causes, many of which are untreatable. The causes of this can be from a internal tumor, bacterial infection, and/or internal infection. Although there is treatment available which claim they can rid the disease, successful treatment is very unlikely as Dropsy is usually the outcome of a improper birth. The over use of salt (NaCl), prolonged exposure to poor water conditions, and improper diet, are all major causes that lead to this parasitic infection.

Signs:

Physical:

Behavioral:

Lethargy

Lack of appetite

Signs of constituency

Most of the time the fish acts normal

Actions:

Unfortunately, Dropsy most likely will be fatal early on, however, there have been cases where the fish can live a long, normal life. This disease is internal and can usually not be treated. Sometimes, isolating the fish and adding a small amount of salt to the water can assist in the recovery of this illness, but Fish Assist advises against doing this.